Articles and commentary about activist teaching and radical pedagogy, and social theory and critique essays, by Dr. Denis G. Rancourt

Friday, May 13, 2011

How scientists operate -- example

How do scientists operate? How do they attempt to influence each other? How do they protect their intellectual interests? Do they use intimidation? Paternalism? Do they mob challenges from outside their chosen field?

Consider this example from the area of climate science, involving some of the top establishment scientists in the field...